"Nick," Loas said, leaning forward, "I don't know when I'd get anyone better. You could at least give her a chance."
"Yeah," Nick sighed, picking up the cup that Kat had just sat down for him. "I'll...

"Forgive my companion," Loas smiled. "She's not used to speaking. We'll have the roast beef and Yorkshire pudding, mashed potatoes, gravy, biscuits, and two salads with raspberry vinaigrette with two...

There was a small commotion at the entrance as Julie was coming down the stars. There were two Valkyries at the entrance. One was Loas, the local liason officer from the mission one deck up, wearing...